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Camica 500 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Other than this, Camica 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Camica 500 Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Camica 500 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Camica 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Camica 500 Injection has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Camica 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Camica 500 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Camica 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Camica 500 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Camica 500 Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Camica 500 Injection is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Camica 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Camica shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Camica 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Camica in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Camica is unavailable.
What is the effect of Camica 500 Injection on the Kidneys?
Use of Camica may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Camica 500 Injection on the Liver?
Camica may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Camica 500 Injection on the Heart?
Camica has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Camica 500 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Camica 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Camica 500 Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Camica 500 Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Camica 500 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Camica 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Camica 500 Injection
Taking Camica 500 Injection with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Camica 500 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Camica 500 Injection.
Do not self-administer Camica. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Camica please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Camica is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Camica taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Camica with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.
No, Camica is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.
Yes, Camica can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Camica together.
Camica can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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